Critics Flashcards
What does Hogdon say when Viola fights Andrew?
“Picking up the sword confirms Viola/ Cesario’s manhood, but her inability to use it proves her feminine”
What does Smith say on gender?
“It is more of a suit of clothes that can be put on and taken off than a matter of biological destiny”
What does Smith say on gender”
“It is more like a suit of clothes that can be put on and taken off at a will than a matter of biological destiny”
What does Hopkins say on marriage?
“Marriages are used to provide comic closure”
What does Kerr say on comedy?
“Occurs when there is no way out”
What does Bevington say on Malvolio?
“Malvolio is a well-suited target for satire”
What does Norton say on fools?
“Twelfth Night is a play full of fools”
What does Prof Tonkin say on Orsino?
“Orsino is a Petrarchan lover”
What does Penny Gay say on one of the play’s main themes?
“Suddenness and unexpectedness of love”
